Decision support analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Decision support analyst gender statistics
50.9% of decision support analysts are women and 49.1% of decision support analysts are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Decision support analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Decision support analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,819
Female income
$81,701
Decision support analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in decision support analyst positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of decision support analysts are female.
Decision support analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2011 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
| 2012 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2013 | 46.28% | 53.72% |
| 2014 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2015 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2016 | 49.25% | 50.75% |
| 2017 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2018 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2019 | 48.37% | 51.63% |
| 2020 | 49.03% | 50.97% |
| 2021 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
Decision support analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared decision support analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Decision Support Analyst | 49% | 51% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Decision support analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among decision support analysts is White, which makes up 55.8% of all decision support analysts. Comparatively, 13.9% of decision support analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of decision support analysts are Asian.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Decision support analyst race
| Decision support analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Decision support analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how decision support analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Decision support analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.42% | 11.94% | 9.50% | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 65.12% | 12.03% | 9.65% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 63.85% | 12.26% | 9.90% | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 62.79% | 11.50% | 10.71% | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 62.50% | 11.72% | 10.36% | 12.14% |
| 2015 | 62.40% | 11.18% | 11.53% | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 11.14% | 11.51% | 11.92% |
| 2017 | 61.41% | 10.81% | 11.96% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 10.76% | 12.05% | 12.06% |
| 2019 | 59.71% | 10.69% | 12.75% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 57.67% | 11.26% | 12.53% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 55.82% | 11.49% | 12.91% | 13.88% |
Decision support analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian decision support analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american decision support analysts have the lowest average salary at $80,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,575 |
| White | $83,065 |
| Black or African American | $80,339 |
| Asian | $92,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,858 |
Average decision support analyst age
See how the average age of decision support analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Decision support analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Decision support analyst age breakdown
The average age of decision support analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the decision support analyst population.
Decision support analyst age breakdown
| Decision Support Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Decision support analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for decision support analysts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of decision support analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Decision support analysts by degree level
| Decision support analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Decision support analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, decision support analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,234 annually. With a Doctorate degree, decision support analysts earn a median annual income of $93,636 compared to $85,003 for decision support analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,234 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,003 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,636 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,568 |
Decision support analyst employment statistics
Most decision support analysts work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where decision support analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where decision support analysts work.
Decision support analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Decision support analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the decision support analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most decision support analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Decision support analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Decision support analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for decision support analysts are health care, education and technology.
Decision support analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Decision support analyst turnover and employment statistics
Decision support analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for decision support analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Decision support analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Decision support analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average decision support analyst tenure
The average decision support analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 866 decision support analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Decision support analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Decision support analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of decision support analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Integration Consultant | 8.42% | 59,271 |
| Mission Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 80,357 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Weblogic Administrator | 9.03% | 57,633 |
| Contractor-Project Manager/Consultant | 10.54% | 81,383 |
| Decision Support Analyst | 10.88% | - |
Similar decision support analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Integration Consultant | 8.42% | 59,271 |
| Mission Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 80,357 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Weblogic Administrator | 9.03% | 57,633 |
| Contractor-Project Manager/Consultant | 10.54% | 81,383 |
Foreign languages spoken by decision support analysts
The most common foreign language among decision support analysts is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Mandarin, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Decision support analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
